The Sankara Resort & Spa — Ubud, Bali
4-star sanctuary · 9.2/10 "Wonderful" · moments from the Monkey Forest
Some mornings arrive on a heart-shaped tray. Tucked into the green heart of Ubud — moments from the Monkey Forest, the art market, and the palace — The Sankara Resort & Spa is the kind of place that slows you down on purpose: bungalow rooftops in the canopy, a waterfall pool, and service guests consistently call wonderful.
The Experience
The pool. A waterfall-fed outdoor pool wrapped in tropical gardens, with a poolside bar, sun loungers, and thatched bales made for long afternoons. This is also where the famous floating breakfast arrives — heart-shaped tray, frangipani petals, the works.
The spa. An intimate two-treatment-room sanctuary — aromatherapy, facials, body scrubs — the quiet-luxury reset Ubud is famous for.
The table. The Kumbuh Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, plus a poolside bar, lounge, and café for slow coffees between adventures.
The setting. Banjar Kumbuh, Desa Mas — leafy, local, and perfectly placed: stroll to the Monkey Forest, browse the Traditional Art Market, visit Ubud Palace, then retreat to the garden, the terrace, or the on-site art gallery.
Ubud, All Around You
Between the Monkey Forest and the rice terraces, time moves differently here. Wake to temple bells at dawn, wander ancient jungle temples by morning, watch the Tegalalang terraces glow green-gold by afternoon — then drift back to the waterfall pool as the light goes soft. The Sankara sits at the center of it all: adventure when you want it, stillness when you don't.
Good to Know
- Guest rating 9.2/10 "Wonderful" — 453 verified reviews (Service 9.6)
- Rooms with air conditioning, sitting areas, balconies, and tub/shower bathrooms
- Free WiFi, free self-parking, free area shuttle
- Bike rentals for exploring Ubud at your own pace
- Room service, express check-in/out, babysitting available
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